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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

Snooki and Company Get the Boot?

MTV denies recasting

News

A Straight Comic Walks into a Lesbian Bar…

Chip Chantry’s at Sisters tonight

H-burg Reps Agree on State Budget?

State schools rejoice

News

Weekend Roundup

Friday, Saturday + Sunday

News

Is Voter I.D. a Bad Idea?

Trans voters could face discrimination

News

Facebook and Death

Spare us from your soapbox


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


News

Theater Review

The Walnut’s Saigon feels stale

News

Inqy Profiles Gayborhood

Seeing our ‘hood in a new way

News

Is Money More Important Than Love?

The answer isn’t always romance

News

Should Illegal Immigrants Get a Break On College Tuition?

A crazy new bill

News

Where’s Your Rooftop Garden?

Sky-high madness

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


$10k+ for Jackass Star’s Obit

Plus: Roy Oswalt questions his future

Flyers Trade Richards and Carter

Bar owners lament

Nutter Holds Strong on DROP

Mayor tweets

Flyers/Rangers at CBP

It’s official

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